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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1924
Page
1
Simmons Service Station in Clifton Texas announces it serves the people with top gasoline oil and related auto needs. Proprietor Me Simmons thanks patrons for liberal support and invites continued visits, promising courteous service and a small stock of casings tubers and other accessories.
Dr Jon A Reever will be at Price and Stuarts Drug Store Saturday June 14 for scientific eye examinations and accurate glasses fitting. The notice mentions local officials mayor and city officers and reports a trip by BW Hering L E Tennison Archie C Price to Austin on business.
The Masonic Service and Educational Association of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas will present an illustrated lecture and show the motion picture The American Flag at Clifton Public School auditorium. Under the Clifton Masonic Lodge auspices, the free program begins promptly at 8 o clock for the entire citizenship of the community.
Bids will be received until noon Friday June 20 for construction of brick and tile City Hall and Auditorium 60 by 80 feet one story with basement in Chilton Texas. Plumbing and wiring to be bid separately. Certified checkers 50000 must accompany general bids. 40 percent surety bond required of successful bidder. Pino may be had after time limit upon application to G Helm city secretary at Farmers City State Bank. 16 deposit for general and 5 for mechanical plant City Council Chilton Texas.
One hundred pounds high grade catfish sold Friday and Saturday by a Meridian grocery company. Hon. Frank Morris and Enos Jen King of Meridian were here Tuesday.
Local notices report transfers of deeds including K A Mjablind to A C rendre and others totaling several thousand dollars. Community items note church visits, school openings, baptist workers meeting, and summer activities with residents from Meridian and nearby towns. The column mentions Harvest season notes, public events, and a grand ball at Womack Hall for July 4 with music by Porter's Happy Five and local social updates.
Local notes from Cranfills Gap highlight visits, weddings, and community events. Fort Worth guests Mrs Paul Cloud and Mrs Dry, Durant visitors Jo Colwicks Oddr and Jiule Glenpa Fay, and relatives are mentioned alongside weekend travels by Mr and Mrs W J Byrd. A school election result shows strong support for better schooling, while residents note promotions and moves. Additional items cover fishing trips, new parenthood, visits from Clifton College staff, and community plans for a June picnic and Lutheran Sunday School activities.
A club meeting of Clifton Baseball Club officers and the public is scheduled for Friday night June 18 at 8990 Veeck. All interested in a Clifton road team are urged to attend. The notice ends with unreadable final line.
The American Legion plans a July Fourth picnic at City Park Clifton. All invited to spend the day with a basket, enjoy amusements and a ball game, a race, dances at 8 p.m., and prize opportunities. Local organizers list McM. Smith Clifton Texas for entries and sales.
A message urging families to arrange a portrait at Prather Studio by A. Taylor. The ad promises that a photo of the home and family will preserve today’s atmosphere for future generations, with family group sizes offered from zero to a dozen at various prices.
Sonny Man Show, a standout player with Chilton, stars in a local game sequence. He helps Chilton beat Clifton by launching a homer off former teammate Cle Enta, showcasing strong stick work.
The Clifton Sluggers prepare for a big game Saturday evening against Waco’s Holt team, said to boast top players and lead in the local league. Clifton’s lineup has been strengthened recently with returning players aiming to defend the city cup and best record. The Maulers won last year, but the club expects a tougher challenge this season as fans are urged to attend and support the home team.
Auction note offers Pow SALE Business House and three lots 75x116 in Crawfills Gap center of town with meat market and restaurant front and rear room. 20 miles from railroad, crops good. Asking a feasible price and will give key. Food deed available. BEETS! BEETS! For canning 2 cents per pound. E Wiederaenders.
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